KASPARIAN, O’BRIEN & WALTON WELCOME PRESIDENT OBAMA TO BERGEN

HACKENSACK – Chairman Michael Kasparian as well as Freeholders Julie O’Brien and Vernon Walton expressed their excitement after this afternoon’s announcement by the White House that President Barack Obama would be returning to New Jersey next week to campaign for Governor Jon Corzine and the Bergen County Democratic slate.

“I am thrilled to learn that President Obama will be coming to Bergen County again,” said Bergen County Democratic Chairman Michael Kasparian. “President Obama’s thoughtful approach to government as well as the strength he has shown in the face of crisis have served as an inspiration to our country during these difficult times.” Mr. Kasparian is no stranger to the President, having joined the President's national finance committee in early 2007. Both the President and the First Lady visited Mr. Kasparian's home in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey during the Presidential primaries. 

Obama is scheduled to appear at the Rothman Center in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 21^st.

“In his short time in office President Obama has demonstrated himself to be the kind of strong, inspiring and capable leader this nation needs right now,” Freeholder Julie O’Brien said. “I am proud to have him at the helm and I am just as proud to welcome into the county I call home.”

“President Obama is a role model for so many young adults in Bergen County and I’m heartened to think that a few of them might get a chance to see him up close,” said Freeholder Vernon Walton. “I must admit that I and many of fellow elected officials look at his dedication to making government work for everyone and see a role model for ourselves as well.”